Home / 112.32-168.09-68.98

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.32, 168.09 and 68.98

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.32, 168.09 and 68.98 is: 103.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.32 : 168.09 = 68.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.32/168.09 = 68.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.32x = 168.09 × 68.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.32x = 11,594.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,594.43/112.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.22

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.